RX 450h AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) Hybrid (2011)
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Do not twist the rear speed sensor when installing it.
7. INSTALL REAR DISC See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear
Brake/Installation
8. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG See: Wheels and Tires/Wheel Fastener/Service and Repair/Rear Axle Hub
Bolt/Replacement
9. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque : 78 Nm (799 kgf-cm, 58 ft-lbf)
(b) Install the rear flexible hose to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt.
Torque : 19 Nm (192 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
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Do not twist the rear flexible hose when installing it.
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Do not damage the rear flexible hose when reassembling it.
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If the rear flexible hose is damaged, replace it with a new one.
(c) Install the rear flexible hose to the bracket with a new clip.
NOTICE:
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Install the clip as far as it will go.
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Do not twist the rear flexible hose when installing it.
(d) Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake line to the rear flexible hose.
Torque : 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
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Do not bend or damage the brake line.
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Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line.
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Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where the union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench
See: Service Precautions.
10. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and a new rear axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.
NOTICE:
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Be sure to perform this work for a new rear drive shaft assembly.
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Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.